Amethyst Scarab Ring
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Datepossibly Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE; gold mount: modern
Mediumamethyst and gold
Dimensions2.5 × 2.9 cm (1 × 1 1/8 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1926.82
Descriptionswivel-type gold ring featuring a carved amethyst scarab, warm-toned gold, pinkish-purple translucent amethyst, scarab design clear and deeply carved.Label TextEgyptian stone and ceramic scarabs were sometimes set in precious metal mounts designed to be worn as jewelry, including finger rings. This was also the case during the modern era, when jewelers in Europe and the United States were commissioned to create wearable settings for small antiquities. Often the metal mounts were based on ancient designs; in other instances, the scarabs’ settings were fanciful interpretations of Egyptian motifs.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.
On View
On viewCollections
Ancient Egyptian
scarab: New Kingdom, about 1539–1077 BCE; gold mount: modern
Ancient Egyptian
scarab: Middle Kingdom, about 1980–1760 BCE; gold mount: modern
